M-Audio Torq manual Zoom, Loop Points, Cue Points, Phase Grid

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Zoom

At times, you may find yourself wanting to “zoom in” to the Scrolling Waveform Display to match beats more precisely or to “zoom out” in order to see more of each track. Use the magnifying glass icons directly above the display to do this. The magnifying glass button on the left zooms out while the button on the right zooms in. The total amount of time (in seconds) from the left edge to the right edge of the Scrolling Waveform Display is listed between the two buttons.

Loop Points

The Loop Points of the song (set with the Loop In/Out buttons or the QuickCue buttons) will be shown on the Waveform. The looped area of the music will appear in a lighter shade compared to the rest of the waveform.

Cue Points

If you’ve used the Cue button or QuickCue buttons to place various Cue Markers in the song, you will see them here. The QuickCue markers have numbers attached to them (corresponding to the assigned QuickCue button) and the standard Cue Point appears as an orange line.

Phase Grid

Torq superimposes a Phase Grid over the Scrolling Waveforms to indicate the location of the beats in a song. The thicker lines in the Phase Grid indicate the locations of the downbeats in the music. Torq will attempt to position the Phase Grid in the proper location as part of the analysis when loading a song into a Deck. Torq uses the position of the Phase Grid to properly synchronize the song.

If you would like to turn the Phase Grid lines off, click the “Hide Phase Grid” button located above the waveform display (next to the zoom controls).

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Contents User Guide Table of Contents Torq User Guide Table of Contents Torq User Guide Welcome Torq Overview DecksTorq User Guide » Chapter Main Waveform DisplayPFL/Headphone Cue MixerBrowser/Database Sampler Effect RacksSnapshots Master Module System Requirements WindowsWindows XP InstallationMacintosh OS Decks DisplaysPlay/Pause ControlsOverview Waveform SeekVinyl Mode Setting QuickCuesDeck Mode QuickCueLooping CDJ ModeHybrid Mode Loop In/OutQuickLoop » Using QuickLoopsLoop On/Off » QuickLoop Size PreferenceSpeed Slider » QuickLoop BehaviorsSlider Range » Double/Halve Button BPM Display» Automatic BPM Detection » Manual Tempo» BPM Entry Fine Tuning» Tap Tempo KeyMidi Button Control Midi Slider/Knob ControlMidi Keyboard Control Nudge Buttons External ControlSync Button Offset ButtonsInformation Shown on Display Waveform DisplayWaveform Loop Points Phase GridZoom Cue PointsCDJ Mode Vinyl ModeHybrid Mode Playback ManipulationsPhase Grid Manipulations Automatic Tempo and Phase DetectionSynchronization Adjusting with Nudge Buttons Adjusting with the MouseAdjusting with Offset Buttons Momentary Sync Sync ButtonLocked Sync Master TempoExternal Control Using Torq with only one turntable or CD playerEnabling Vinyl/CD Control Torq User Guide » Chapter Velocity and Position External Control CalibrationControl Type Reversed Playback DirectionErratic Playback Position Error IndexErratic Velocity Values Absolute Mode Standard ModeAMPutate Mode Relative ModeDeck Control BPM Matching Runout ProtectionMidi Control » Creating a Midi Assignment Midi PrefsMidi Learn » Clearing a Midi AssignmentAssigning Buttons to Knobs or Sliders » Changing Midi AssignmentKeyboard Learn Assigning Knobs or Sliders to ButtonsSignal Source SamplerRecording One-Shot Samples Sampler ControlsRecord Sample Button Recording Looped SamplesLoop Sample Button Sample Volume KnobTrigger Sample Button Sample Speed/Rate KnobSample Name Window Assigning Samples QuickScratchActivating QuickScratch Snapshot List SnapshotsCreating a Snapshot Duplicate Snapshot Using SnapshotsMasking a Snapshot Delete SnapshotMomentary vs. Latching Behavior Polyphonic SnapshotsBrowser/Database Browser PaneAdding Folders to Database DatabaseAdding Multiple Folders Searching Specific Database Folders Adding Folders from Your OSRemoving Folders from Database Editing Fields File ListArtist/Song Filename Swap Function Keys Loading Songs into the DecksClick and Drag Sorting the ListSearch Categories Reset ButtonIgnore Field Rename Playlist PlaylistsCreating New Playlists Deleting a PlaylistReordering Songs in a Playlist Adding Songs to a PlaylistRemoving Songs from a Playlist Activating a PlaylistSession Playlist Saving a PlaylistLoading a Playlist Rename the Session PlaylistLibrary Deleting Session PlaylistsITunes PlaylistsSearching iTunes with the Database IPodsDrives Audio CDsChannels MixerMixer Architecture Gain/MuteEQ/Kills PFL/Headphone CueCrossfader Channel Volume FadersLine Input Buttons Crossfader CurveCrossfader Assign » Adjusting with the Mouse» Adjusting via Midi Transform ButtonsPFL/Headphone Cue Volume ControlSplit Button and Source Knob Master Output Level Meter and LimiterFilename Setting the Record LevelMaster Recorder RecordingEffects Enable ButtonEffect Slot Tweak Knob Mix KnobRouting Button Tweak ButtonLoading Effect Racks DelayBuilt-In Effects Bypassing the EffectsReverb Tweak KnobTweak Button Mix Knob and Routing ButtonFlanger Tweak Knob and ButtonPhaser Dual-FilterDistortion Parameter Knob StrobeReverse Parameter ButtonBrake RepeatLatency VST EffectsSelecting Effects Assigning Controls VST Preset ManagementVST Crash Guard ReWire Master TempoAudio Routing Preferences Audio TabSample Rate Audio InterfaceBuffer Size Midi Tab Nudge Sensitivity Auto-Detect M-Audio Devices On/OffScratch Sensitivity Crossfader Curve ControlMidi Devices AMPutate ModeExternal Control Tab External ControlControl Calibration Plug-ins TabSystem VST Plug-in Directory Torq Engine Miscellaneous TabCustom VST Plug-in Directory Cue ExclusivityQuickLoop Size Schaffel ModeTransport Mode Search iPod with DatabaseSample Counter Sync ModeSkin Preset Key Assignments AppendixWarranty Warranty Terms Warranty Registration